SPECIAL FEATURES: Happy 1st Anniversary to USIt was a memorable year! We wanted to thank you by commemorating it by bringing in a special guest. We will be joined at this event by Andrew Bak, brand manager of the popularBison Grass Vodkaand official sponsor of polishyoungstown.com. He is flying in from New York to teach us all about vodka infusions, the latest way to enjoy Poland’s most popular export. In fact, he is having his chemists make up a couple of special formulas just for us!

Of course we want you to make it even more fun! inviting you, our guests, to participate in our firstInfusionChallenge: whip up your own vodka specialty flavor this week, bring it with you on Thursday and we will judge them at the party! Compete for a fun prize!

Our featured vodka will be the stylish Bison Grass. Known in Polish as Żubrówka, this brand of wisent -flavored vodka is distilled from rye and mixed with a tincture made of grass grown in Eastern Poland’s Białowieża Forest. The rich flavor qualities of this unique vodka will be highlighted in our signature drinks, the Bison Apple Martini and the Cranberry Bison Cocktail. Our beer offering will come from Zywiec.

By your request, we also will have NEW chic Polish Happy Hour Shirts on red and as well as brought back the popular black with its cool back design. It is a short run so you may want to reserve yours in advance. They are available to purchase online or at our events. Order one NOW!

As always there will be authentic Polish Hors’douvres, Zywiec beer and drink specials, music, door prizes, 50/50 raffle and more!

Let’s show our New York friend—and important polishyoungstown.com sponsor—that we are worth investing in. Make plans to attend this week and bring some friends with you to share in the fun!

Stick around to hear the music of acoustic specialists 60 Year War!

Poland 2010

Many of you have filled out the survey on our website expressing interest in traveling to Poland next summer with us. It is very exciting! It is also time to start making our dream into a reality. As such our friend MitchBenia, owner of Kniola Travel in Slavic Village, Cleveland, will be on hand Thursday with some more information on our itinerary and dates for our planning meeting. No obligations necessary yet, just a willingness to share in the dream!

CALENDAR REMINDERS AND ADDITIONS

The Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle will participate in Zatańczmy: a Celebration of Polish Folk Dance on October 18th at Magnificat High School in Rocky River, OH. Tickets for this six –group concert are on sale now. More info available HERE.

It’s a Girl Thing: Your night of relaxation and inspirationTuesday, October 27th6-9 PM$5 ppFive Points Wine & Bar, Western Reserve RoadFeaturing presentations, demonstrations and tastings by Five Points, Dove Chocolate Discoveries and Pampered Chef.Before the rush of holidays start, treat yourself to a relaxed night out full of elegant ideas you can implement this season while entertaining at home!Proceeds to benefit the Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle costume fund.

The Artistry of Wigilia: A Polish Christmas crafts and traditions workshopSaturday, November 14th1-5 PM$5 ppFeaturing demonstrations and hands-on workshops of by noted Slavic folklorist Lawrence KozlowskiPolish Advent and Christmas practices, rituals foods and folk crafts will be covered.Items available to create and take home as well as merely to purchase.Proceeds to benefit the Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle costume fund.

******** About Polish Happy Hour **********Polish Happy Hour Youngstown brings together those who hold any interest in Poland or Polish culture to have fun and meet new friends. All persons are welcome, including Polish language speakers and non Polish speakers. Part of a national organization, the group will host a gathering on the second Thursday of every month in downtown locations. Each time the event will respond to the venue by changing the selection of imported Polish beer, vodka special and music selection. We welcome everyone!Check out www.polishhappyhour.com for information on the national organization.